Committee member Nick Karas provides the following - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global safety science leader, has announced the publication of ‘CAN/UL 2984, Management of Public Risks – Principles and Guidelines’

Committee member Nick Karas provides the following - A surge in shoplifting, partly driven by the rise of self-serve checkouts, means retailers are now losing more than $3.3 billion a year to light-fingered customers

Global Security Exchange (GSX), 8-12 September, is the only event that brings together security professionals from all vertical markets throughout the world to network, learn, and re-invest in the industry. It’s home for all security practitioners and their partners.

According to SAI Global, OH&S Standards were the most sought after in the last financial year. The Standard is "AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems - Requirements with guidance for use"

In association with ASIS Malaysia and the Royal Malaysia Police, the Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation, Penang is providing a seminar on cybercrime. This seminar is highly recommended and a must for security leaders.

An occupational health and safety training organisation has been convicted and fined $200,000 for falsifying scaffolding and forklift training records. Unfortunately this type of activity is not uncommon considering the prosecution of Roger Training in NSW for falsely issuing extensive numbers of security qualifications.

The next major security event in Australia is the ASIAL 2019 Security Exhibition & Conference, Darling Harbour, Sydney. Our Deputy Chair Dr Tony Zalewski is presenting over two days on 24 July and again on 25 July.

A culture involves the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular group of people or society. In the context of security, this culture combines thinking from the social sciences including psychology, sociology, organisational theory and change management.

The Law Institute of Victoria advises an Australian-first study has revealed that victims of domestic and family violence are 10 times more likely than others to experience myriad legal problems such as family, civil and criminal law disputes.

UVV has membership of security personnel across all areas of work including the airport, NGV and the Melbourne CBD. Their members keep Victoria safe and secure 24/7.